In Episode 21 of SCI First For Hunters, we sit down with Brian Nesvik, Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and a lifelong conservationist shaped by decades in the field.

From his early days as a Wyoming game warden to leading one of the most influential wildlife agencies in the country, Nesvik brings a boots-on-the-ground perspective to the realities of wildlife management, public access, and the future of hunting in America. His career spans more than 30 years across conservation and military service—giving him a rare, balanced view of policy, pressure, and responsibility.

In this conversation, we dig into the challenges facing modern wildlife conservation, the critical role hunters play in funding and advocacy, and what it takes to protect opportunity for the next generation. It’s a straightforward, no-nonsense look at the issues that matter most—told by someone who’s lived them.

If you care about the future of hunting and conservation, this is one you don’t want to miss.

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